dumb thumb

When will I learn that chopping the tip off my left thumb is not a good option? About 2-3 times a year, I get carried away chopping vegetables and end up slicing a chunk out of my thumbnail and thumb. So today I was chopping garlic to add to my crock-pot of chili, and off came part of my nail, a chunk of skin, and out poured the blood. But I'm an old pro at this now. I simply grabbed a paper towel, wrapped it around the thumb and continued chopping. I was on a tight schedule, as usual. When it bled through that paper towel, I grabbed another one and placed it over the original. I learned from last time that if you remove that original paper towel too soon, it just prolongs the bleeding. I had planned to run this evening, but my thumb hurts too bad. In case you're wondering, neither Kyra nor I put the plant pot on the bed. That would be Riley... Kyra's still mad at him for stealing her brand new pack of Hubba Bubba bubble gum yesterday. On the positive side, this batch of chili just may be the best I've ever made!